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2017 Call for Submissions Now Open: International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF) Zimbabwe

Calling all filmmakers! Submit your film to Zimbabwe's biggest, fastest growing film festival.

The theme for the 16th edition of the International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF) is OF WOMEN, BY WOMEN, FOR THE PEOPLE.

FESTIVAL DATES: 25 August to 2 September 2017 in Harare

IIFF is an internationally recognized festival held to inspire positive images of women, interrogate, debate and celebrate the world of women, as well as the communities that women live in through films that exhibit gender sensitive narratives.

We are looking for films that; show women's contribution to a better society and world engage with global issues and how they affect women show how men help women focus on the journey of African women are about allies for African and African diaspora women.

Submission requirements

- Completed entry form.

- A password protected preview of the film (Vimeo link or dropbox).

- Digital press kit. The press kit should include three high-resolution colour stills, full cast/crew list, directors statement, film synopsis. Posters are welcome but cannot be substituted for stills.